Ponca City Monthly

10/03/2025

75 years. Hundreds of girls and women supported. A legacy that started with saving the Redwoods and now changes lives right here in Ponca City. Find out how the Soroptimist Club celebrated this milestone.

10/02/2025

It’s the first Thursday of the month, which means Kelsey Wagner, our Editor-in-Chief, is back in the hot seat! Join us for a behind-the-scenes peek at the October issue of Ponca City Monthly, plus we talk about how we each get ready for Halloween.
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10/01/2025

Every once in a while, a cover photo comes along that just makes you feel all warm and cozy on the inside...like that feeling you get when you eat your mom's homemade chocolate chip cookies that JUST came out of the oven. The chocolate chips are melty, and she pours you a big glass of cold milk... that's the same feeling you might get if you visit the new local bakery Amazing Graze , owned by Shelly Olsen. Shelly's cookies and charcuteries are the coziness you didn't know you needed. Our cover story this month is not just a reminder to support your local bakery - it's a reminder to support ALL local businesses, whether they have a storefront, or they bake out of their homes, or if they are teenage kids with a lemonade stand - support local however, and whenever you can!

Also in this issue, Don Nickles: More Than a Nickle's Worth, Soroptomist Celebrates 75 years, Partnership Sealed in Worship, October Domestic Violence Month, plus all your local monthly favorites! Check it out - on racks today!! , owned by Shelly Olsen. Shelly's cookies and charcuteries are the coziness you didn't know you needed. Our cover story this month is not just a reminder to support your local bakery - it's a reminder to support ALL local businesses, whether they have a storefront, or they bake out of their homes, or if they are teenage kids with a lemonade stand - support local however and whenever you can!

Photo by: Taylor Ramey Photography

09/25/2025

On this weeks PCM Podcast we chat with Michael Black with 101 District of Scouting. Yesterday we shared the story about how our local scouting council joined the Last Frontier Council, based out of Oklahoma City. So we brough in Michael to explain more about what that means for our community.
🎧 You can listen here or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

This week on the PCM Podcast, I sit down with Michael Black, District Executive for the 101 District of Scouting.

09/24/2025

Big news for local Scouting! Ponca City Packs and Troops are now part of the Last Frontier Council, opening up new opportunities for our kids and leaders. 🎉 Want to know what the merger means for our community? Grab an issue on stands now or read the article online.

09/22/2025

This month we’ve got two fresh reviews from Brace Books & More! One dives into the life of Oklahoma legend Belle Starr, and the other had Lorrie saying, “This is absolutely the best book I’ve read this year!” Both are perfect picks for the first day of fall or anytime you’re ready for a good read.

09/18/2025

Today on the Podcast with talk with Justin Mathews with Northern Oklahoma Humane Society. Thanks to today's sponsor Greenwood Aerospace for being a proud supporter of NOKHS.

This episode is sponsored by Greenwood Aerospace a proud support of Northern Oklahoma Humane Society.

09/16/2025

For many in our community the Senior Center is a great place for fun activities and a place to socialize. We are fortunate to have two to help keep you active. Between the Ponca City Senior Center and the McCord Senior Citizens Center there is always something to do.

09/12/2025

Hispanic Heritage Festival presented by Ponca City Development Authority kicks off Saturday at 3pm to 7pm on Grand Ave by the Library. There will be lots of great food, dancing and entertainment. Bring the whole family for a day of fun.

09/11/2025

I am really excited to bring you this episode of Ponca City Monthly Podcast. I didn't know Annie Owen until one day she was all over my Facebook feed because everyone was posting about her People Magazine article. I was thrilled when she agreed to be on the podcast. We had such a great conversation that we decided to make her the cover of our September issue. I hope you will listen.

09/10/2025

In this months Letter From The Editor, Kelsey discusses the fine art of Time Management. Can you really do more with less time?

by Kelsey Wagner | Editor-in-Chief

09/08/2025

We are excited about Pioneer Technology Center's newly remodeled welding facility. We know it will help secure future jobs for many in Ponca City. We give you all the details in this month's issue. Grab a copy on newsstands all over town or read below.